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Illiteracy Definition & Meaning

illiteracy
noun
  1. ignorance resulting from not reading
  2. an inability to read

"Illiteracy" in song lyrics

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  • "how to stamp out illiteracy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is illiteracy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how to write a paper on illiteracy"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does illiteracy mean?
ignorance resulting from not reading an inability to read
What part of speech is illiteracy?
Illiteracy is a noun.
How many definitions does illiteracy have?
Illiteracy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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